- Enrollment
- 2,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Larry G. Meeks Academy
Federal NCES profile for Larry G. Meeks Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003614537
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Larry G. Meeks Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for California
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Larry G. Meeks Academy has class sizes smaller than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larry G. Meeks Academy ranks #2 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Natomas Unified · California
NCES ID 060003614537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Larry G. Meeks Academy held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060003614537 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 13:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Inderkum High (2,194 students)
Larry G. Meeks Academy held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.7 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Larry G. Meeks Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inderkum High
Inderkum High
2,194 students
- Westlake Chart
Westlake Charter
1,493 students
- Natomas High
Natomas High
1,157 students
- Heron
Heron
977 students
- Paso Verde
Paso Verde
897 students
- This school 169
Larry G. Meeks Academy
169 students
What this shows Larry G. Meeks Academy reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larry G. Meeks Academy compares
Larry G. Meeks Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 40% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in California - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,943
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Asian 22.5%
Two or More 19.5%
African American 15.4%
White 12.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 28.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.1, Larry G. Meeks Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natomas Unified reports $14,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Larry G. Meeks Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inderkum High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natomas High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heron | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paso Verde | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larry G. Meeks Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,493
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Larry G. Meeks Academy
How many students attend Larry G. Meeks Academy?
Larry G. Meeks Academy has 169 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larry G. Meeks Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Larry G. Meeks Academy is 13:1, which is 40% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Larry G. Meeks Academy?
62.1% of students at Larry G. Meeks Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Larry G. Meeks Academy?
The largest demographic group at Larry G. Meeks Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 28.4% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larry G. Meeks Academy?
Larry G. Meeks Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Larry G. Meeks Academy rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Larry G. Meeks Academy ranks #2 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Natomas Unified?
Besides Larry G. Meeks Academy, Natomas Unified also operates Inderkum High (2,194 students), Westlake Charter (1,493 students), and Natomas High (1,157 students). See the Natomas Unified district page for the complete list.